Monday, April 30, 2012

The Dog Park News (April 30, 2012)

Pittsburgh Steelers football team holding a fundraising backetball game on May 19th to benefit the opening of a new dog park in Somerset PA.
• DogParksUSA is heading west for its annual 2012 dog park assessment. Dog-friendly sponsors are being sought for 2-night stays in San Diego CA, Phoenix/Scottsdale AZ, Taos NM, Albuquerque NM, El Paso TX, Austin TX, New Orleans LA - find out more at http://www.dogparksusa.org/pb/wp_f26aee81/wp_f26aee81.html - Big shout-out thank you the The Shoreline Inn in Cayucos CA for sponsoring DogParksUSA's lodging in the Wine Coast Country!
• Dog parks newly opened in Paso Robles CA, Vancouver BC Canada, Greensburg PA.

Sunday, April 29, 2012

The Dog Park News (April 29, 2012)

On-leash dog park next to Los Angeles Police Department headquarters causing traffic swerves when foolish dog owners take their dogs off-leash.
• Dog park grand opening in Manchester CT on June 3rd.
• Dog parks recently opened in Olivette MO, Browntown MI, Crookston MN, Cornwall ON Canada, Uriah CA.
• DogParksUSA is heading west for its 2012 dog park assessments, and looking for dog-friendly lodging sponsors in CA, NM, AZ, TX and LA: please visit http://www.dogparksusa.org/pb/wp_f26aee81/wp_f26aee81.html to find out more. Big thank you to The Shoreline Inn in Cayugos CA for their sponsorship of three nights!
• Riverhead NY dog park grand opening postponed to May 12th because roadway work is not yet complete.
• Dog parks approved for Westminster MD, Lewes DE, Galena IL.
• Dog parks proposed for Jamaica Plain MA, Bloomington IN, Union MO.
• Nanaimo BC Canada is opening four new dog parks starting May 1st.
• Sna Juan Capistrano CA dog park construction to begin.

Friday, April 27, 2012

The Dog Park News (April 27, 2012)

• Plainfield IN's new dog park expected to open this summer.
• DogParksUSA is heading west for its annual dog park assessments, and looking for dog-friendly lodging sponsors in San Diego CA, Scottsdale/Phoenix AZ, Albuquerque NM, Taos NM, El Paso TX, Austin TX and New Orleans LA -- please visit http://www.dogparksusa.org/pb/wp_f26aee81/wp_f26aee81.html to find out more - Big thank you to Cayucos CA's Shoreline Inn for sponsoring DogParksUSA for the first 3 days!
• Peterborough ON Canada's poor choice of muck land for a new dog park facing drainage permit challenges from local conservation agency.
• Ribbon cutting ceremony for new dog park in Duluth GA on April 28th.
• Build a Greener Block sustainability event in Las Vegas NV on April 28th includes a temporary dog park.
• New dog parks proposed for Tahoe Vista CA, Big Bear City CA, Bloomington IN, Hudson WI, Littleton CO.

Thursday, April 26, 2012

The Dog Park News (April 26, 2012)

• James Island County Park's dog park hosts their annual Yappy Hour series in Charleston SC starting May 7th.
• DogParksUSA(tm) is heading west for three weeks for its annual dog park assessments. Any dog-friendly hotels interested in hosting us in San Diego CA, Scottsdale or Phoenix AZ, New Orleans LA, Austin TX, El Paso TX and/or Albuquerque NM in early June, please contact us at info@DogParksUSA.org. A big shout out to the Shoreline Inn in Cayucos CA for generously offering to host us for three nights!
• Boulder CO dog park will close for three months for renovations on May 7th.
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• Rail Tail Dog Park grand opening on May 19th in Spartanburg SC.
• Dog park approved for Palo Alto CA in El Camino Park.
• Council to consider dog park for Uxbridge ON Canada.
• Lake Wales FL amends its leash law in preparation for opening a new dog park.
• Dog parks proposed for Somers NY and Newmarket ON Canada.
• Dog parks open in Midway KY and Waupun WI.

Wednesday, April 25, 2012

The Dog Park News (April 25, 2012)

sPAW City Social Club Indoor Dog Park opens inside the Lazy Dog Cookie Company in Ballston Spa NY.
Palo Alto CA approves funding for new dog park.
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TX's Austin Dog Alliance building new complex in N Austin that will include a dog park.
Grand opening of new dog park in Carlsbad NM on April 28th will include Doggie Dash & Dawdle event.
Rotary Club of Bonita Springs FL proposing to build dog park by Fall 2013.
Bangor ME dog park fundraiser - Silent PAWction & Spaghetti Dinner - April 25th.

Tuesday, April 24, 2012

The Dog Park News (April 24, 2012)

Martinborough NZ dog park has been fenced and now open but stilol need water and dog waste stations.
Construction begins on new dog park in Port Angeles WA with the installation of fencing.
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Dog parks proposed for Gypsum CO, Cobourg and Port Hope ON Canada, and Chatham NJ.
New Orleans LA officials plan to create one dog park in every council district.
New dog park opening soon in Mount Vernon neighborhood of Baltimore MD.

Monday, April 23, 2012

The Dog Park News (April 23, 2012)

Sculpture in Belltown WA dog park concerns dog owners since some dogs have leaped off it and injured themselves.
Officials set aside one acre for new dog park in Westminster MD if community can raise $15K.
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Property acquired for first dog park in Cookeville TN on part of the P.E.T. Care Campus.
Main Street in Gainesville FL seeing more crowds and foot traffic since city opened dog park in 2010.
New dog park proposed for Tewksbury MA.

Sunday, April 22, 2012

The Dog Park News (April 22, 2012)

Dog park construction to begin soon in Calimesa CA.
Dog park grand opening yesterday in Statham GA.
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Detailed dog park proposed passed by Ouray CO council -- completion date planned for June 15th.
Hubbard County MN authorizes parks and recreation to plan a dog park.
First dog park in Bell County opened in Harker Heights TX yesterday.

Saturday, April 21, 2012

The Dog Park News (April 21, 2012)

Traverse City MI meets its first phase fundraising goal of $15,000 for fencing for a new dog park.
New dog parks proposed for Albert Lea MN and Richmond VA.
Construction plans under review for new dog park in West Monroe LA.
Manalapan NJ dog park grand opening postponed to April 29th due to inclement weather.
Harrison NY dog park re-opening after improvements scheduled for May 5th
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Council approves new dog park in West Roseville CA at a cost of up to $450,000.
Grant funding has been requested to build a dog park in Tiffin OH.

Friday, April 20, 2012

The Dog Park News (April 20, 2012)

Regina SK Canada council will consider recommendation from officials to build new dog park in Ross Industrial Park.
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New dog parks proposed for West Hollywood CA, Rome GA and Jamestown ND.
Petsmart provided missing funds to install "Dog Poop Digester" in Gilbert AZ dog park in May 2012 -- dog waste will power lights.
Dog park in Westmount QC Canada will be relocated to former putting green.
Spring Fling fundraiser and ugly dog contest to benefit Austin MN dog park on April 21st at 10AM.
Dog park added to master plan for Coquitlam BC Canada,
Riverhead NY dog park grand opening on April 28th -- two more already planned.

Thursday, April 19, 2012

The Dog Park News (April 18, 2012)

New dog park planned for Del Ray area of Alexandria VA.
Grand opening on April 21st of dog parks in Dania Beach FL and Paso Robles CA, and on April 22nd in Manalapan NJ.
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Family Fun Day, May 19th and Perry Paw Dog Park Fundraiser June 19th for dog park in Perry Hall MD.
Proposal to turn temporary dog park in Phoenix AZ into permanent one.
Council selects site for new dog park in Peterborough ON Canada, despite its very wet conditions.
Fundraising underway for new dog park in Hamilton OH.
Spring Bark in the Park on April 21st in Omaha NE.
Cairns' Puppy Play Date on April 29th in Brinsmead QL Australia.

Tuesday, April 17, 2012

The Dog Park News (April 17, 2012)

Grand opening of new dog park in Farmington NM this week.


New dog parks proposed for Carroll IA, Warwisk QL Australia, Muskego WI and Union County NC.


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Grand opening of new dog park scheduled for April 21st in DeKalb County GA.


1BR condo in W Residences of Hollywood CA has a rooftop dog park and rents for just $4,000/month.

Monday, April 16, 2012

The Dog Park News (April 16, 2012)

"Tripawds" celebration held at dog park on April 14th in Mill Valley CA.
Dog park coming to Over-the-Rhine OH, along with an event stage and underground parking garage.
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Dog parks proposed for St Paul MN, South Walton FL and Montville CT.
Snares found in Dartmouth NS Canada dog park oon April 7th and April 10th, but none found in ground search conducted on April 12th.

Sunday, April 15, 2012

The Dog Park News (April 15, 2012)

"Learn to Speak Doggish" program to teach dog body language in Nanaimo BC Canada.
Dog parks proposed for Montville CT, Galena IL, Chatham NJ, Urbana OH, Woodstock GA.
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New Orleans LA officials are conducting online dog park wishlist survey.
Defeated lawsuit against proposed Moraga CA dog park has taken a bite out of the town's coffers.

Saturday, April 14, 2012

The Dog Park News (April 14, 2012)

Annual Poop De-Doo dog park cleanup in Fort Collins CO on April 21st.


Olympia WA relocating their dog park after 1-1/2 years due to neighbors' complaints of noise and parking.


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Dog park approved for Cumberland BC Canada.


Canova Beach dog park pilot program in Indian Harbour Beach FL a success, according to Brevard County.


Dania Beach FL's dog park grand opening scheduled for April 21st.


Dog park planned for Cloverdale CA.

Thursday, April 12, 2012

The Dog Park News (April 12, 2012)

Valley Stream NY dog park grand opening celebration set for May 5th.
Dog park in Fremont OH scheduled to open in late summer.
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Fundraising progresses for Tacoma WA dog park.
Unofficial Vero Beach FL dog park may receive official designation.
Swimming pond and fenced area may be added to dog park in Lawrence KS.
Bridgewater NS Canada passes rules to allow dog park; leash-free program now being developed.
Swampscott MA officials discussed proposed dog park last night.

Wednesday, April 11, 2012

The Dog Park News (April 11, 2012)

Revelstoke BC Canada may eliminate off-leash trail in exchange for fenced dog park.
Dog park in Jamestown ND might open in May.
Shared dog park between Elgin, Hoffman Estates and Streamwood IL back in front of Elgin officials.
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Aliso Viejo CA dog park site walk-thru scheduled for May 12th at 9AM.
Orland Park IL making second bid to win PetSafe Bark for Your Park contest.
Dog parks proposed for Palos Verdes CA, Needham MA, South Gate CA, Lincoln City OR.
Annual Bark-B-Que in Annapolis MD on May 6th.

Tuesday, April 10, 2012

The Dog Park News (April 10, 2012)

New dog park opened in Homestead FL on March 31st.
Lawsuit against Chandler AZ about location of dog park dismissed because neighbors waited too long to complain.
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Dog parks proposed for Whitpain PA, Pelham MA, Porterville CA, New Braunfels TX, Hendersonville NC.
Nova Scotia Canada warns dog owners that snares have been found in local dog parks.
Five-acre dog park has opened in Waupun WI.
Dog park scheduled to open in 2013 in Dennison PA.
Grand opening of dog park in Manalapan NJ set for April 22nd at 3PM.
Regina SK Canada is considering using outdoor hockey rinks as permanent off-leash dog parks in the summers.

Monday, April 9, 2012

The Dog Park News (April 09, 2012)

Dog park at Sedona Real Inn & Suites in Sedona AZ is open for business.


First off-leash dog park in Ulster County scheduled to open on May 12th at 11:30AM in Gardner NY.


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Tacoma WA dog park fund just $5000 short of construction goal.


Anonymous donation received to build dog park in Oxford PA.


Marketing plan discussions underway for Turlock CA's second dog park.


New dog park in Ocean Pines MD expected to open at the end of May.

Sunday, April 8, 2012

The Dog Park News (April 08, 2012)

New dog park opens in College Corner OH.


Clair County PA still looking for a site for their new dog park.


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Piedmont Dog Park Spring Fling - Atlanta GA - April 27th.


New dog parks proposed for Fort Lee NJ, Henrietta NY, Weston CT.


3rd Annual Buckhead Spring Arts and Crafts Festival - Atlanta GA - to benefit Chastain Dog Park.

Saturday, April 7, 2012

The Dog Park News (April 07, 2012)

Dog park in the master plan for Port Angeles WA.


Dog parks proposed for Port Hope ON Canada, Chicago Heights IL, Capitola CA, and a second dog park for Leesburg VA.


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Site search underway for Shawano County WI dog park.


Ithaca NY's dog park's eco-friendly dog poop composting has made its way to the big screen -- in Australia.


Fundraising starts for Columbia NE dog park.


Dog park for Salisbury NC now being designed.


Spotsylvania VA dog park remains unfunded.

Friday, April 6, 2012

The Dog Park News (April 06, 2012)

1st Annual Doggie Easter Egg Hunt had 100 dogs on April 4th in Cary IL.


New dog parks proposed for Needham MA, Rancho Palos Verdes CA and Yarmouth MA.


Grand opening of new addition to dog park in Bettendorf IL on April 14th.


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Dog park under construction in Midwest City OK scheduled to open in July.


Dog park site walk-thru in Aliso Viejo CA scheduled for April 9th.


Worthington OH dog park opening postponed to July so grass can become established.


Wiggly Field Bark Bash in W Chicago IL on April 28th.

Thursday, April 5, 2012

The Dog Park News (April 05, 2012)

Grand opening of new dog park in Cornelia GA on April 1st.


Cat-astrophe in the making: Dog park in Tulsa OK will become a cat park from January to June!


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Dog park grand opening on March 31st in Front Royal VA.


Dog park approved for Brookings SD.


Dog park proposed for Fenton MO.


Second dog park proposed for New Smyrna Beach FL estimated to cost twice as much as budgeted.


Second dog park opening on May 1st in Readington NJ.


Alama Heights TX dog park moving forward, sadly, into flood-prone land. 

Sunday, April 1, 2012

The Dog Park News (April 01, 2012)

Fairfield County Humane Society will build a dog park on its grounds in Lancaster PA.


Ribbon cutting March 31st for new dog park in Savannah GA.


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Grand opening March 31st of new dog park in Pacifica CA.


Construction of second dog park approved for Redwood City CA for $75K.


Construction bid for Huntington AL dog park came in at $50K over budget for just the first phase.


5th Annual Easter Egg Hunt - April 7th - Deer Park TX.